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The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) North West Region is advising residents of Mine Centre to evacuate due to the threat of wildfires. Here is what we know about the situation in northwestern Ontario, which marks the first evacuation notice issued since the start of the wildfire season.
The Ontario Provincial Police North West Region is advising residents of Mine Centre to evacuate due to the threat of wildfires. Here is what we know about the situation in northwestern Ontario, which marks the first evacuation notice issued since the start of the wildfire season.
The audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results. Chapple, Emo and La Vallee Fire and Emergency Services said crews were battling multiple wildfires late Friday afternoon in northwestern Ontario.
The Ontario Provincial Police North West Region is advising residents of Mine Centre to evacuate due to the threat of wildfires.
“Individuals are being advised to avoid approaching the area around Mine Centre at this time. Residents will be notified when it is safe to return home,” the OPPThe fire, known as Fort Frances 005, is the largest in the region at 20 hectares. It was reported at 4:19 p.m. CT, the same time the evacuation notice was issued.
“We are actively responding to several new wildland fires that have been confirmed today in the northwest region under high to extreme fire hazard conditions. Travel may be impacted by fires near roadways. Please stay clear of areas where crews and aircraft are working,” Ontario Forest FiresOntario forest fire officials warn of quickly-changing conditions ahead of long weekendhas listed 12 wildfires in the northwest.
Of these, nine are considered not under control, two are being held and one is considered under control. In all, 10 of the fires started on Friday. Mine Centre is a small, unincorporated community located about 85 kilometres west of Atikokan and 70 kilometres northeast of Fort Frances off of Highway 11.
It’s considered a locality within the larger Rainy River District and does not have its own mayor.urging motorists to avoid driving on Highway 71 north of Highway 11-17 near Fort Frances “due to several fires in the region. ” “Motorists should also avoid the area around Highway 71 and Highway 615. If travel is necessary on other roads, please drive with extreme caution for your safety and the safety of emergency crews working nearby,” the OPP said.
Provincial, municipal fire officials look to apply lessons learned from last wildfire season in the year ahead Northwestern Ontario bore brunt of province's wildfire season with evacuations, outages and a record blaze Shortly after the OPP issued its notice, Chapple, Emo and La Vallee Fire and Emergency Services, also in the Rainy River District,“One on Highway 71 near our Chapple North Fire Hall, another on the 615, just east of the Off Lake Church, and a third on Rittau Rd in LaVallee ,” it says.
“Along with our own crews, we have requested assistance from the MNRF , Alberton Fire, and Sioux Narrows-Nestor Falls. Morley Fire is also battling their own wildfire. ”special weather statements remain in place in much of the region, including the Seine River Village — Mine Centre area, due to strong wind gusts and local blowing dust.
Westerly winds gusting up to between 70 and 80 kilometres an hour are expected to end early this evening, according to Environment and Climate Change Canada. Sarah Law is a CBC News reporter based in Thunder Bay, Ont. , and has also worked for newspapers and online publications elsewhere in the province. Have a story tip?
You can reach her at sarah.law@cbc.ca. Ontario fire ranger crews sent to Minnesota to help with wildfire situation Provincial, municipal fire officials look to apply lessons learned from last wildfire season in the year ahead
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